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To promote the Professional Bicycle Mechanic©:
We are educating the public, the industry, and the sport about the importance of a well-trained and experienced bicycle mechanic to facilitate the enjoyment, safety, and profitability of the sport. We will celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of all mechanics for the greater good of the trade |
To advocate for the Professional Bicycle Mechanic©:
We are communicating with Owners, Manufacturers, and Teams about the value and need for a qualified bicycle mechanic, and we are working on a pathway to develop future bicycle mechanics. We are working with the established cycling community to evolve the image of the bicycle mechanic into a professional expert. |
To develop the Professional Bicycle Mechanic©:
We are educating, and building upon the education of, bicycle mechanics. Whether a mechanic's trade application is race, shop or industry, we aspire to keep their skills valuable and relevant. We are working alongside the existing educational institutions to provide a codified system, by which mechanics can become Recognized Professionals. |
The PBMA was founded in 2016 and is a 501(c)6 non-profit corporation. Since inception, the PBMA has hosted Professional Technical Training Seminars and helped to improve the image, reputation, and compensation of Professional Bicycle Mechanics around the world.
grants and funding
In 2020 the PBMA raised $27,000 in response to the racial inequity facing Americans. These funds are being used in 2021 to send 8 people representing Black, Indigenous and Persons of Color to a technical training of their choosing.
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The PBMA Diversity Fund provides financial assistance with travel, tuition, lodging or meals while attending an educational program or event to people of underserved minority groups.
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The PBMA General Assistance Fund provides financial assistance with travel, tuition, lodging or meals while attending an educational program or event.
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The PBMA Hardship Fund provides financial assistance to PBMA Members or their families in the event of an unforeseen accident or injury.
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If you believe you qualify and would like to see what assistance is currently available, please email any PBMA Board Member to get the process started.
PBMA Board of directors
PBMA is organized, managed and operated by a volunteer board of directors
Current Board of Directors
President - Jenny Kallista
Treasurer - Anait Garushyants
Secretary - Les Welch
Member at Large - Ric Hjertberg
Member at Large - Jimmy Flaherty
Member at Large - David Wassmann
President - Jenny Kallista
Treasurer - Anait Garushyants
Secretary - Les Welch
Member at Large - Ric Hjertberg
Member at Large - Jimmy Flaherty
Member at Large - David Wassmann
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Past Board Members
James Stanfill Jeff Rowe Danielle Strader Doug Martin Brent Williams Marty Ciavano Sarah Lamb Ed Reynolds Win Allen Bre Rue Steve Donovan Josh Boggs |
Founding Members
Anonymous Pedaling Tools Brent Williams Park Tool Company Appalachian Bicycle Institute United Bicycle Institute Wheel Fanatyk Shaun Bergen Anonymous |
PBMA Committies
The PBMA has three focused committees to assist the PBMA Board of Directors in allocating resources. These committees are ever evolving. If you are interested in helping and able to commit to 1-hour per month for a virtual conference in addition to attending one CABDA event per year you are welcome to express your interest by emailing the committees@probma.org.
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PBMA Diversity Committee
Danielle Castelli - PBMA Representative |
PBMA Education Committee
Jenny Kallista - PBMA Representative |
PBMA Membership Committee
Josh Boggs - PBMA Representative |
